Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bal, Nephrologist in Easton, PA?
Dr. Swomya Bal, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Easton, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bal completed his residency at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Dr. Bal is fluent in English, Hindi, Oriya, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bal’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bal’s office at (610) 252-6950.
Where did Dr. Bal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Cooper University Hospital/Health System GME
Residency: Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine-Dominica
What languages does Dr. Bal speak?
Dr. Bal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Oriya
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bal treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Bal diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Bal. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Overactive Parathyroid Glands due to Kidney Disease
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Renal Hyperparathyroidism
- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- N2581: Secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin
Which procedures does Dr. Bal perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Swomya Bal may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bal's office.
Does Dr. Bal accept my insurance?
Dr. Bal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 252-6950 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bal accept in Easton, PA?
Dr. Bal in Easton, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Partners Plans
Highmark Inc.
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Bal's office located?
Dr. Swomya Bal's Primary Practice
1872 St Lukes Blvd Fl 1
Easton, PA 18045
(610) 252-6950
What is Dr. Bal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104197839.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bal
What is Dr. Swomya Bal's specialty?
Dr. Bal is a Nephrologist near Easton, PA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Bal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Swomya Bal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bal is affiliated with St. Luke’s University Health Network - Bethlehem Campus, St. Luke’s University Health Network - Anderson Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Swomya Bal accepting new patients in Easton, PA?
Yes, Dr. Swomya Bal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Swomya Bal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bal's office at (610) 252-6950 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Swomya Bal?
Please contact Dr. Bal's office at (610) 252-6950 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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